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Photographers Against Wildlife Crime™

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PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME™

This international group of award-winning photographers are using their powerful and iconic images to help bring an end to the illegal wildlife trade with the publication of a truly unique book, launching in May 2018, thanks to the funds raised so far on Kickstarter.

"THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! WE HIT OUR GOAL BUT WE ARE STILL RAISNG FUNDS TO ENSURE THAT WE CAN DISTRIBUTE THIS IMPORTANT BOOK IN CHINA. EVERY PENNY COUNTS TO HELP THE PRODUCTION OF THE SPECIAL EDITION IN MANDARIN . WE WILL GET THIS BOOK INTO THE HANDS OF WILDLIFE CONSUMERS." Britta Jaschinski, photographer and co-founder

This book will make a valuable contribution towards a constructive dialogue to end the demand for wildlife products in China.

The illegal wildlife trade is the world's fourth biggest criminal activity after drug smuggling, the illegal firearms trade and human trafficking. Never before has such a group of well-known, award-winning photographers and photojournalists come together to say a loud and clear NO. You can help us by supporting our fund raising campaign to produce this book for China.

PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME™ take photographs in order to protect our planet. Some of them risk their own lives to document incomprehensible cruelty and ruthlessness to inform the world. Please support them to help bring an end to the illegal wildlife trade.

A MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL 'NICK' NICHOLS, PHOTOGRAPHER & FORMER EDITOR AT LARGE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE

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We have three main goals which will only be possible with your help through this Kickstarter campaign:

Goal Number 1 To publish a truly unique photo book for release in May 2018, and distribution across Europe and the United States. This English language edition will draw attention to the realities of this deadly trade and celebrate the heroes on the ground who are striving to protect our endangered wildlife and their habitats.

Goal Number 2 To release an edition in Mandarin for distribution in China, which could make a valuable contribution towards a constructive dialogue to educate the consumer about the consequences of the demand for illegal wildlife products.

Goal Number 3 To raise funds over and above the book publication costs for charities whose mission it is to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes.

The Kickstarter target will cover the print production and delivery costs of the book, in order to maximise the amount of sales revenue that can be donated to charities dedicated to fighting and exposing the illegal trade in wildlife all over the world. A portion of sales revenue will also be set aside to help cover the costs of the Chinese edition.

“We are losing species at an alarming rate. Millions of animals and plants are caught and harvested from the wild and sold as food, pets, tourist curios, trophies and traditional Chinese medicine. Our wildlife is wiped out in the name of status, greed and superstition. Please help us to reach out to the consumers of wildlife products. We need to influence their behaviour to end this ruthless and destructive trade. We know that photography can be a powerful tool. By joining forces we now have a unique collection of the most beautiful, sometimes hart-hitting, but always inspiring images by dedicated photographers. Our images are the proof that photography matters. Without photography the world’s conscience will wither. Please support us in ending these crimes.”

Make a pledge and have your own 1:1 workshop with Keith Wilson, dedicated to developing your portfolio or book publishing idea

Three signed fine art 60 x 40 cm prints of Lone Lion, by Britta Jaschinski, European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017

Story Time, an award-winning photograph by Klaus Tamm, is available as a signed fine art print for £500.

Risks and challenges

Keith Wilson, co-founder of Photographers Against Wildlife Crime, has many years of experience and success in creating and editing wildlife photo books to domestic and international markets.
"Since 2013, I have edited five books, including several that have been funded by crowd funding, working closely with the photographers from concept to press.
"I assemble a dedicated production and design team, whose expertise lies in producing the best quality photo books, with a thorough knowledge of the entire image reproduction and printing process. It is the same team that will work on this new book and we will use the renowned printer EBS, based near Verona, Italy, with whom we have a well established working relationship.
"A printing date in March has already been booked for this project, with delivery by April, for a UK launch in May to coincide with Photo London. There will also be an exhibition of images from the book to be shown at the official launch."

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Pledge £32 or more
About $43

SPECIAL PRE-LAUNCH PRICE

Order your copy of PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME now and save £8 on the £40 cover price. This is a special Kickstarter price for the duration of the campaign. Postage cost will be added at check-out.Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £60 or more
About $80

1 PLUS 1 - SAVE £20!

Ok, you want a copy but also one for a friend? No worries! This is our ‘1 plus 1’ pledge. Pre-order two copies of PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME and save up to £20 on the combined cover price of £80 for two books. This special Kickstarter price is only available to the first 100 backers. Postage cost will be added at check-out. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £65 or more
About $86

YOUR SIGNED COPY

Your own personalized copy signed by PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME founders Britta Jaschinski and Keith Wilson. Limited to 25 backers. Postage cost will be added at check-out. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £65 or more
About $86

MORE SIGNED COPIES!

This was the first Reward to sell out, so PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME™ founders Britta Jaschinski and Keith Wilson are releasing another 25 copies to be personally signed by them just for you.
Postage cost will be added at check-out. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £65 or more
About $86

YES, YET MORE SIGNED COPIES!

Back by popular demand after selling out twice, PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME™ founders Britta Jaschinski and Keith Wilson are releasing for the third time, another 25 copies to be personally signed by them just for you. This may be your last chance during this campaign, so don't delay!
Postage cost will be added at check-out. Includes the option of having your name printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £70 or more
About $93

4 WEEKEND TICKETS TO NATURE TALKS 2018

We have 4 weekend tickets to next year’s Nature Talks International Photo Festival in The Netherlands. Enjoy a weekend of fabulous screenings, workshops and presentations featuring some of the biggest names in nature photographers. There is also a market area to pick up some bargains. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £110 or more
About $146

2-DAY TICKETS, GDT FESTIVAL 2018

For this pledge will get a 2-day ticket (Saturday and Sunday) to the 2018 International Nature Photography Festival in Lünen, Germany. This is one of the most prestigious nature photography festival in Europe, with a stunning line-up of speakers and presentations as well as exhibitions, book signings and screenings. We have two of these tickets at a special 2017 rate, kindly donated by the German Society of Nature Photographers (GDT). The recipient will also receive a copy of PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £120 or more
About $159

A PAIR OF TICKETS, PANDA AWARDS 2018

Fancy walking down the red carpet with your plus one at the 2018 Panda Awards? These are the world’s premiere awards for wildlife films and the great film-makers behind them and last year featured a welcome address by Sir David Attenborough. Wildscreen, the award organisers, have kindly donated a pair of tickets to the ceremony in Bristol in October 2018 and your pledge will also include two copies of the book. UK backer only. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £125 or more
About $166

4 TICKETS TO WILDSCREEN FESTIVAL 2018

We have four 1-day tickets worth £150 each (including VAT) to next year’s Wildscreen Festival in beautiful Bristol. This is an essential event for all wildlife photographers and film-makers with a fabulous program of talks, screenings, workshops and presentations by the best in the business. UK backers only. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £250 or more
About $332

INVITATION TO THE BOOK LAUNCH

We have 10 tickets to the official launch of PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME book and exhibition in London next May. A gala champagne evening to enjoy the exhibition, meet the photographers and receive your own signed copy of this very unique book. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £350 or more
About $465

1:1 PHOTO BOOK MENTORING WORKSHOP

You will have a half-day, 1:1 portfolio review and photo book mentoring workshop with PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME editor and writer, Keith Wilson. This time will be devoted to your work, your ideas and what you want to achieve, with Keith as your mentor and tutor, drawing on his 30-years of experience publishing and editing photo magazines and books. (In person if you live in London UK, or if Keith is able to travel to your city). Just four 1:1 places on offer. Be quick! Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £500 or more
About $664

Lone Lion, by Britta Jaschinski

Lone Lion is an award-winning photograph taken by wildlife photojournalist and Photographers Against Wildlife Crime™ co-founder Britta Jaschinski. Britta is offering three signed fine art prints, measuring 60 x 40 cm, of this majestic and beautiful lion.
A signed copy of PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME™ is also included with this reward. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £500 or more
About $664

Story Time, by Klaus Tamm

Story Time is the winning photograph from the birds category of the 2016 GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, taken by acclaimed nature photographer Klaus Tamm. Klaus is offering one signed fine art print of this striking kingfisher in an evocative woodland setting.
A signed copy of PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME™ is also included with this reward. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £1,100 or more
About $1,461

LEICA V-LUX EXPLORER KIT

Who doesn't dream of owning a Leica? Get your own beautiful Leica V-Lux Explorer camera, featuring a superb quality Vario-Elmarit 16x zoom lens, ideal for all photographic situations - from
wide-angle, standard, and telephoto photography to macro close-ups. The camera kit is perfect for travel and its performance profile is complemented by high-definition, 4K-resolution, digital video recording to capture true-to-life memories in moving pictures. A signed copy of PHOTOGRAPHERS AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME is also included in this pledge. Your name will be printed in the book on our dedicated FRIENDS page.

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Pledge £7,500 or more
About $9,964

CAPTURE EARTH SAFARI (Part 1 of 2)

THIS IS A 2-PART PLEDGE.
YOU MUST PLEDGE TO BOTH PARTS (£7,500 each) TO RECEIVE THIS REWARD
STRICTLY FOR ONE PERSON ONLY
A genuine once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of the organizational team for CAPTURE EARTH 2018, a unique and exclusive wildlife photography seminar workshop at Marataba luxury safari lodge in South Africa. Your week-long stay will include 12 game drives with a highly-trained game warden and leading fine art photographer, event owner and director Jonathan Chritchley. You will also be able to attend daily seminars and talks with our star pro photographers Adrian Steirn, Britta Jaschinski, Vincent Munier and Staffan Widstrand. This price includes transfers from Johannesburg International Airport to Marataba, 7-nights accommodation, all meals, all drinks. And you will also receive one day’s training as a Game Warden and Tracker! Dates are the 23rd-30th November 2018. The value of this package is closer to £18,000. (Flights not included).
This opportunity probably will never happen again.
PLEASE NOTE: The value of this pledge requires it to be split into two-parts, each of £7500, for a total of £15,000. So you must commit to both pledges of £7500 each to secure this reward.
THERE IS ONLY ONE PLACE ON OFFER

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £7,500 or more
About $9,964

CAPTURE EARTH SAFARI (Part 2 of 2)

THIS IS A 2-PART PLEDGE.
YOU MUST PLEDGE TO BOTH PARTS (£7,500 each) TO RECEIVE THIS REWARD
STRICTLY FOR ONE PERSON ONLY
A genuine once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of the organizational team for CAPTURE EARTH 2018, a unique and exclusive wildlife photography seminar workshop at Marataba luxury safari lodge in South Africa. Your week-long stay will include 12 game drives with a highly-trained game warden and leading fine art photographer, event owner and director Jonathan Chritchley. You will also be able to attend daily seminars and talks with our star pro photographers Adrian Steirn, Britta Jaschinski, Vincent Munier and Staffan Widstrand. This price includes transfers from Johannesburg International Airport to Marataba, 7-nights accommodation, all meals, all drinks. And you will also receive one day’s training as a Game Warden and Tracker! Dates are the 23rd-30th November 2018. The value of this package is closer to £18,000. (Flights not included).
This opportunity probably will never happen again.
PLEASE NOTE: The value of this pledge requires it to be split into two-parts, each of £7500, for a total of £15,000. So you must commit to both pledges of £7500 each to secure this reward.
THERE IS ONLY ONE PLACE ON OFFER